02549cam a22003133u 4500 54841 UtSlPG 20260610134250.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 Brownlows: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-03 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Brownlows: A Novel" by Mrs. Oliphant is a literary work written in the late 19th century. This novel explores themes of wealth, responsibility, and social dynamics, primarily through the lens of the main character, John Brownlow, who is a respectable lawyer grappling with the unexpected inheritance of a significant fortune that complicates his life. As he navigates the implications of this fortune, the narrative introduces readers to the intricacies of his relationships and societal expectations. The opening of "Brownlows" sets the stage by depicting John Brownlow's life after receiving a will bequeathing him a substantial amount of money intended for a woman named Phœbe Thomson, who has been missing for years. This unexpected legacy breeds a mixture of annoyance and intrigue, particularly in light of the claims of a poor family, the Fennells, who feel wronged by the will. As John reflects on this situation, he becomes increasingly observant of Bessie Fennell, the daughter of the impoverished family, leading to a proposal that defies societal expectations. Meanwhile, his daughter Sara’s characterization emerges, revealing her complexity and foreshadowing her own arc in the story against the backdrop of their newfound social status and its complications. This sets the tone for a rich exploration of personal and social conflicts intertwined with issues of class and familial loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Inheritance and succession -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54841 95673 95673